This week

Whether you prefer Che Fu to Chopin, or comedy to Chekhov, you can keep track of what's on in Auckland right here. This listing is updated weekly so check each Friday for a fresh entertainment guide.

Theatre this week

Daily music and comedy

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Upcoming events

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Theatre this week

Rhythm Odyssey w drummer Eddie Quansah - Auckland Town Hall, Fri Jul 19


World Peace Concert w Khamoro Gypsies, Roshgar, Burundi African Drummers - Bruce Mason Centre, Sat Jul 20


Ophelia Thinks Harder - Aotea Centre, to Sat Jul 20


Mort - Spotlight Theatre, Papatoetoe, from Sat Jul 20


Standing on My Hands - Aotea Centre, from Wed Jul 24


Off the Hook - PumpHouse, to Sat Jul 27

The Mayfly - Silo, to Sat Jul 27


The Boys Next Door - Theatre Pitt, to Sat Jul 27


Les Miserables - Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North, to Sat Aug 3


A Little Hotel on the Side - Pukekohe Light Opera Club Theatre, Harrington Ave, to Sat Aug 3


Travesties - Maidment, to Sat Aug 17


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Friday July 19

ROCK/POP

Lucid3, G.S.T. - Kings Arms

Goon, All For Nothing, Mystery Liquid, Misadelphia - upstairs, Masonic

Ordain - downstairs, Masonic

Innervoice - Roadhouse

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Masonic

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Golden Cross, Waihi

Phoenix Foundation - Bar-Baric

Split Second - Carlton

Ana Strong - Temple

6-Pack-Happy - Cafe 223

Hands Off - Playhouse Pub

Planet - Rose & Crown

Brett Solomon - Oval

Contagious - O'Hagans

Chet O'Connell - Mangonui Hotel


DANCE/DJ

Glide, Presha, 48 Sonic, Motion, Snitch - Fu Bar

DJ Revolution: New Zealand ITF Southern Regional DJ Competition - SubNine, Wellington

Detour - Mix

Fred, JDW, SP23, Dunc tha Funk - Galatos




JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Ronnie Taylor - Jazz Bar

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6pm

Kevin Field Quartet - London Bar

Rufus Rehu, Robbie Maxwell - Alhambra

John McGough - Springs Garden

The Blue Jaffas - Java Jive

Shades of Green - Dog's Bollix


CLASSICAL/OTHER

Auckland District of New Zealand Modern School of Music Concert - Greenlane Christian Centre


COMEDY

Survivor, Improv Bandits - Covert Theatre, 8pm, 10pm

Comedy Showcase w Cal Wilson, Mike Loder, Todd Hanford, Vaughan King; the Late Show w Benjamin Crellin - Classic, 8pm; 10.30pm


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Saturday July 20

ROCK/POP

Horror Story, Evil Priest, Promise of Bloodshed, Red Shift - Kings Arms

Feyodor, Secret Boyfriend, Huxley, Diffusion - Temple

Running Horse, Steamer - Bar-Baric

Killt - Cafe 223

Ryan Hill - Oval

Split Second - Franklin Club

Hands Off - Playhouse Pub

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Prospect of Howick

Planet - Rose & Crown

Chet O'Connell - Kauri Arms, Kaitaia



DANCE/DJ

True Believer w George, Roger Perry, Ben Wah, Andy Vann, Joe Cole, Ned Roy, Page 3, Riddle, Tobi and the New Believers - Fu Bar

The Chemistry of Dance - St James

DJ Tua - Carlton

DJ Manuel Bundy - Leigh Sawmill Cafe

Steve Usher, Cesar the Spanish Fly - Galatos

DJ Jazz - Roadhouse



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Vox Nova - Stamford Plaza

Texas Kiwis - Cask and Cleaver

Banshee, DJ Prada Luff - Claddagh

Kip Tipuna, Truda Chadwick - Alhambra

Go Blow - London Bar

Dog's Bollix Band - Dog's Bollix

Neil Edwards and the Rockin' Lockins - Java Jive

John McGough - Springs Garden Restaurant

Woody - Jazz Bar



COMEDY/OTHER

Survivor, Maestro - Covert Theatre, 8pm, 10pm

Comedy Showcase w Cal Wilson, Mike Loder, Todd Hanford, Vaughan King; Xprov - Classic, 8pm, 10.30pm

A Woman is a Sometime Thing w Helen Medlyn, Penny Dodd - Underground Theatre, Massey University Albany Campus


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Sunday Sunday July 21

ROCK/POP

Undressed w Ana Strong, the Cut Snakes, Revolver - Kings Arms, 3pm

MG45 -Reef Bar

Hendrix - O'Hagans

DANCE/DJ

DJ Ben - Bar-Baric



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Vox Nova - Devonport Central, 3pm

Soul Sax Plus - Whangamata Hotel, noon

Grand Central Band - New Brew

Julie Mason, Murray Tanner, Alberto Santarelli - Horse & Trap, 12.30pm

Celtic Duo - Claddagh

Ronnie Taylor Band, Bollix Cousins - Dog's Bollix, 4pm

Texas Kiwis - Players, 2pm

Far Out Trio - Thirsty Whale, 1pm

Cats 'n Jammers Jazz - Phoenix Alitalia, noon

Peta, Max, Jimmy - Cooks Landing, Te Kauwhata, 12.30pm

Rufus Rehu, Side Effects - Alhambra

Brendon Ham, Back II Basix - Java Jive

Simen Kayboard Jazz - Jazz Bar, 3.30pm



COMEDY

Reckless w Auckland secondary schools - Silo, 7.30pm



CLASSICAL

Colla Voce Ensemble - St George's Presbyterian Church, 2pm

West City Concert Band, Leys Orchestra - Centrestage Theatre, Orewa, 2pm

Kathryn Fletcher, Caprice accordion ensemble - Highwic House, 3pm


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Monday Monday July 22

ROCK/POP

Chris Knox - Shadows Bar



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Open Mic Competition w Chelle - Temple

Helen- Claddagh



CLASSICAL/VARIETY

Morning Melodies - Bruce Mason Centre, 11am


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Tuesday July 23

ROCK/POP

Julz Nathan, Twirli Briin, Jon E, Yo Mama, Glenn Bodger, Kevin Clark - Temple



DANCE/DJ

Inner Sound w Chaye D, Orphan - Fu Bar



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Sean Sinnott- Claddagh


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Wednesday July 24

ROCK/POP

Cheap for a Reason, R Trio - Temple

Acoustic Jam Night - Java Jive

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Roadhouse

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Kings Arms



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

The Barry Clewett Jazz Trio - Stamford Plaza Polo Lounge, 6pm

Tamlin- Claddagh

University School of Jazz - Jazz Bar

Wood, Winch and Brown - Gables

Peter Wood Trio - Cuba

Alastair Riddell and the Grail - Hammerheads



DANCE/DJ

Paul Radley, Mister King, the Fastcrewlive, Orphan, Chaye D, DJ CSL - Fu Bar



COMEDY

Big Wednesday w Mike Loder - Classic



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Thursday July 25

ROCK/POP

Stylus, Stadium, Stardrunk - Kings Arms

Stan Malcolm, Quiver, Tweeter, Leo and Will, Mister Lemon, the Flaming Davidients - Temple

Sommerset - Shadows Bar

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Lincoln Green

Lion Red Raw Battle of the Bands heat - Hillcrest, Hamilton

Twice Shy - O'Hagans

Chet O'Connell - Wellsford Inn



DANCE/DJ

DJ Classic - Roadhouse

Timmy Schumacher, Snitch - Fu Bar

DJ Grant - Carlton



JAZZ/BLUES/ROOTS

Dave Alley - Java Jive

Benwah, Chris Cox - Oval

Open Mic w Marcus - Jazz Bar

The Lounge Associates - New Brew

Bell, Winch and Brown - London Bar

The Grail- Claddagh